Cosmetic stick container



Oct. 24, 1967 R. G. BAU

COSMETIC STICK CONTAINER 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed OCT.. 2l, 1966 Oct. 24, 1967 R. G. BAU

COSMETIC STICK CONTAINER 3- Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Oct. 2l, 1966 (null.

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14 Claims. (Cl. 206-56) This is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 434,548, tiled Feb. 23, 1965, now abandoned, and relates to cosmetic stick containers, and more particularly to cosmetic stick containers with cooperative mechanisms by which a user can transfer a lipstick or other cosmetic stick to and from storage and operator containers withou-t touching the stick with her hands.

More speciiically, this invention relates to cosmetic stick apparatus of the type in which a lipstick refill is provided in a storage container, and is adapted to be Itransferred to and from the storage container and the casing of a lipstick container which includes an operating mechanism for extending and retracting the lipstick.

It is an object of my invention to provide new and novel cosmetic stick container apparatus with which to use and store cosmetic stick rells. Y

It is another object of my invention to provide a lipstick container for accepting and operating a lipstick relill, wherein the storage container for the refill and the operator container are utilized as cooperating mechanical elements to effect mechanical engagement and release of the refill by the operating mechanism.

A further object of my invention is to provide lipstick container apparatus which is composed of a minimum number of component parts of simple design and rugged construction, capable of reliable operation over a long operating life.

The above and other objects and :advantages of my invention will become apparent from the kfollowing description taken in conjunction wit-h the accompanying drawings of illustrative embodiments thereof, in which:

FIGURE 1 is a side elevation view of a storage container and an operator container for a lipstick refill, preparatory to placing them in end-to-end relati-on for transferring the rell from the storage container to the operator container;

FIGURE 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the two i containers in end-to-end relation, preparatory to inserting the vstorage container over the end ofthe operator container;

FIGURE 3 is an exploded view in perspective of two of the elements utilized in the operating Imechanism for` the lipstick container of FIGURE 2, and showing the spring detent in position on one of the elements preparatory to their assembly;

FIGURE 4 is a top view of the parts of FIGURE 3 after assembly, showing the surrounding encircling sleeve for holding them together, and showing the projection on the sleeve which serves as the cam follower to cause the desired reciprocal movement of the operating mechanism for the lipstick rell;

FIGURE 5 is a lbottom view of the parts of FIGURE 4 i as seen from their opposite end;

FIGURE 6 is an enlarged sectional View, similar to FIGURE 2, showing the storage container placed onto the open end of the operator container, with the spring detent of the storage container cammed out of position to permit the rell to drop -by gravity into the lower end of the operator container, and showing .the lower end of the pomade cup holder resting on the ends of the spring detent;

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FIGURE 7 is an enlarged elevation view, partly in section of the containers in the position shown in FIG- URE 6, but wherein the containers have been axially compressed to cause the spring detent in the lower end of the operator container to be actuated to hold the pomade cup holder in position;

FIGURE 8 is ra perspective View of a modiiication of a form of plunger for operating the spring detent;

FIGURE 9 is a side elevation view of the assembly of parts incorporating the plunger of FIGURE 8;

FIGURE l() is a sectional view of a Imodied operator container of my invention, wherein a button for actuating the plunger extends through the lower end of the casing;

\ ther embodiment of storage container of my invention;

FIGURE 14 is a sectional view taken Valong the line 14-14 of FIGURE 13;

FIGURE 15 is a longitudinal sectional view of a still further embodiment of storage container of my invention; and

FIGURE 16 is a sectional view taken yalong the line 16-16 of FIGURE 15.

Referring to FIGURE l, there is shown a storage containor 20 for -a lipstick refill 21, and an operator container 22 into which the reill 21 is to be inserted. As shown, the pomade portion of the stick 21 is visible throughout most of its length, the container 20 for this purpose being made of transparent material, preferably a suitable plastic. With a number of containers 20 containing refills 21 of a variety of colors, the user can readily see the colors and select the storage container with the refill of the color she desires to place in the container 22.

'Il'he container 22 is provided with Ian elongated cap 23, which is a conventional slip-on type of cap, and which the user removes preparatory to placing the rell 21 in the container 22. The lower end of the container 20 is also provided with a slip-on cap 24. After removing the caps 23, 24, the user positions the lower open end of the container 20 adjacent the open upward end of the container 22, as in the manner shown in FIGURE 2.

. FIGURE 2 illustrates the arrangement and conguration of the parts making up the containers 20, 22, and the reiill 21. As shown, the container 22 is provided with an inner cylinder 26, which, in the usual manner, is provided with an elongated slot 27 which extends from its upper end and along its length to a point a short distance above its lower end. The cylinder 26 is press-nt into the skirt of a cup-shaped element 28, which,` adjacent its lower end, is provided with a pair of diametrically opposed lugs 29.

The cup 28 at its upper end is provided with an enlarged lip 30 on which rests the lower end of an outer cylinder 32. The upper ends of the cylinders 26, 32 terminate in a common plane.

The outer cylinder 32 and the inner cylinder 26 are relatively rotatable. Mounted between these cylinders, and rotatable with the outer cylinder 32, is a cam element 33 which is provided with a spiral slot 34 extending substantially from end to end. Within the innercylinder 26, and located adjacent the lower end thereof, is a sleeve element 36 which carries an outwardly extending radial projection 37. The projection 37 extends through the slot 27 of the inner cylinder, and into the spiral groove 34 of the cam element 33. The sleeve 36 is slidably mounted within the inner cylinder 26.

Thus, u pon holding the outer cylinder 32 stationary and rotating the cup 28, and hence rotating the inner cyl inder 26, the lower edge of the groove 34 of the cam element 33 cams the radial projection 37 upwardly and causes the cylinder 36 to be propelled upwardly in the cylinder 26. Such upward movement stops when the projection 36 reaches the upper end of the spiral groove 34. Rotating the cup 2S in the opposite direction results in the upper edge of the groove 34 camming the projection 37 downwardly, thereby causing the cylinder 36 to be moved again to the lower end of the inner cylinder 26.

To eTect rotation of the cup 28 for the above-described operations, I provide a short sleeve 39 around the lower end of the outer cylinder 32, and which is slidable on the outer cylinder 32. The sleeve 39 is provided with notches in its lower end, as indicated at 40, to receive the projections 29. The cylinder 39 is provided with an encircling rib 41, as shown. With the cylinder 39 positioned so that the notches therein straddle the projections 29, I insert an end cup 42 over the lower end of the cylinder 39, with the skirt of the cup 42 abutting the rib 41. The cup 42 is in snug frictional engagement with the cylinder 39, so

that rotation of the cup 42 effects rotation of the cylinder 39, and hence of the cup 28 and the inner cylinder 26.

As shown in FIGURE 2, there is la space between the confronting ends of the cups 28 and 42, and a small compression spring 43 is located in this space and abuts the confronting ends of these cups. The function of the spring 43 is to bias the cups apart. As will be seen, this spring 43 has the effect of biasing the cup 28 upwardly, i.e., so that the projections 29 are continually biased into engagement with the upper ends of the notches 40 in which they are located. However, it will be seen that, since the cylinder 39 is slidably mounted on the cylinder 32, the cup 42 is adapted for limited axial movement relative to the cylinder 32.

Such limited movement is utilized to permit the lipstick rell 21 to be removably captured within the inner cylinder 26, and to be propelled outwardly and inwardly with the small cylinder 36. To this end, and referring to FIGURES 3-5 along with FIGURE 2, there is frictionally mounted within the sleeve 36 a pair of confronting, substantially semi-cylindrical elements 50, S1, one element 50 of which is provided with an integral radial finger 52 extending from its inner face, and the other element 51 being provided with an opening 53 therein which is aligned with, and which receives the finger 52. As will be observed, the face of the element 50 from which the finger 52 extends is undercut to form a channelwith side rails 50', whereby the elements 50, 51 when assembled appear in an end view as a solid cylindrical element with a rectangular center opening.

Mounted on the nger 52 is a spring detent element 54 which is formed of a length of spring wire. The wire is wrapped with one or more turns on the nger 52, and the ends of the wire extendonto the upper ends of the siderails 50'. The wire is so arranged that the ends thereof are constantly urged into engagement with the upper surface of the element 50.

A plunger element 56 is located in the opening dened by the confronting faces of the elements 50,V 51.

*The plunger 56 has a split upper end adjacent to and in the paths of the portions of the spring 54 extending between the linger 52 and the upper ends of the rails 50. The lower end of the plunger 56 extends through the bottom ofthe cup 28 to a point adjacent the 'bottom of the cup 42. Thus, it will be seen that when the cup 42 and the cylinder 32 are subjected to telescoping action, the cup 42 forces the plunger 56 upwardly, whereupon the spaced ,ends of the plunger 56 force the ends of the spring 54 to move therewith, whereupon the ends of the spring 54 are cammed inwardly. Releasing the cup 42 results in the spring 43 acting to bias the cups 28, 42 apart, and the spring 54 acting to bias the plunger 56 downwardly.

The container 20 for the lipstick rell 21 is formed with an elongated upper transparent portion 60 having a.

closed upper end, and a cylindrical insert 61 in its lower end, such insert being press-lit into place, The insert 61 is provided with an axially extending slot 62 which has its ends terminating adjacent the ends of theinsert. As shown, the internal diameter of the upper half of the in sert is less than that of its lower half. The slot 62 extends through the thinner wall of the insert, but not through the upper, thicker wall. At its upper end, the slot terminates in a transverse opening 63.

The transparent cover portion 60 and the insert 61 cooperate to clamp one end of a springfdetent 64, which is a length of spring wire. The clamped end of the detent 64 is L-shaped. In assembly, the upper end of the detent is hooked into place, with the transverse end of the wire located in the opening 63, and then the insert is press-lit into place. The depth of the slot is such that the upper portion of the wire located therein is rmly clamped be? tween the mating parts.

The detent 64 at its lower end is bent inwardly and upwardly. In the normal position of the detent, -the wire nests within the groove and the bent end extends through the slot 62 and into the inter-lor of the insert.

In its normal position, the detent 64 prevents the rell 21 from inadvertently falling out of the storage container 20, In this connection, the pomade is supported at its lower end in a cup-like base 67. The base 67 is made suitably non-circular, e.g., by an inner projection 68, to prevent relative movement between the pomade and the base 67.

The base 67preferably is a thin-walled element, e.g., sheet metal, and has an opening 69 in its lower end of such size as to provide a small, inwardly extending lip or shelf 70. When the refill 21 is placed in the storage container 20, the upper end of the ybent portion of the detent 64 is located in the path of the lip 70, and the lip rests thereon when the container 20 is held in the position shown in FIGURE 2.

The container 20 is also shaped to prevent the pomade from contacting the closed end thereof, as when the container is turned upside down. For this purpose, the insert 61 at the upper end is provided with a reduced diameter opening 72 which is less than the outer diameter of the upper end of the ibase 67. Thus, the base 67 cannot pass the upper en-d of the insert 61.

As will be observed, to remove the refill 21 from the container 20 requires that the lower end of the detent 64 be moved outwardly. Referring to FIGURE 6, this is done by simply positioning the insert 61 over the cylinder 32 of the operator container 22. The insert 61 is adapted to slidably fit over the cyl-inder 32. Accordingly, as the insert slides onto the cylinder 32, such cylinder cams the bent end of the detent 64 outwardly through the slot 62, whereupon the rell 21 drops out of the storage container and to the bottom of the cylinder 26.

The rell 21 in this operation ends up with the bottom of the lip 70 resting on the ends of the spring 54. Referring to FIGURE 7, it is necessary to only slightly telescope the containers, as by holding the thumb and middle nger against the ends of the container, forcing them together, and then releasing them. When the containers are thus telescoped, the plunger 56 operates as previously explained to cam the ends of the spring 54 inwardly.

The spring ends move the rell sufficiently to clear the inner edge ofthe lip 70, whereupon the rell drops against the tops of the elements 50, S1.

Releasing the compressive force on the opposite ends of the containers permits the ends of the spring 54 to move outwardly, whereupon they engage the upper surface of the lip 70. The spring ends thus clamp the lip v70 against, relative axial movement therewith. Accordingly, the refill 21` is releasably captured in the container l22, to be extended and retracted as desired by rotating the cup 42 relative to the cylinder 32.

It will be appreciated that the storage container v20 is lifted ofrr the container 22 after the above-described operations. When the storage container is thus removed, the lower end of the detent moves back through the slot 62.

To insure adequate clearance above the lip 70 to permit movement of the ends of the spring 54 as abovedescribed, I form the pomade in the base -67 so that the bottom surface of the pomade -is appropriately spaced from the lip 70. To this end, I form the lower end portion of the base 67 of smaller diameter than its upper portion, thereby providing an internal annular shoulder 75, and I force the pomade into the base until it abuts the shoulder 75. This not only provides adequate clearance space for the ends of the spring 54, but also a seat for the pornade.

To transfer the refill 21 from the operator container back into the storage container 20, the Vstorage container is placed over the operator container in the manner previously described, and the containers are inverted while thus coupled. Then the containers are pressed together, whereupon the plunger 56 cams the ends of the spring 54 inwardly. As soon as the ends of the spring clear the lip 70 of the base 67, the rell drops into the storage container, to a position where the `base 67 engages the stop formed by the inner end of the insert 61. Removing the container 22 then allows the bent end of the detent 64 to move inwardly to its normal position in the path of the lip 70.

As will now be apparent, the caps 23 (FIGURE 1) serve to prevent inadvertent operation of the operator container to dislodge a pomade therein. Also, since a refill in the storage container cannot be released except in the retracted position of the detent 64, the cap 63 (FIGURE 1) serves to prevent inadvertent operation of the detent to release a reiill.

FIGURES 8 and 9 illustrate a modification of the plunger. In this case, a plunger 80 is formed of a disc 81 with upstanding parallel bars 82 secured thereto. The bars 82 are -inserted in mating guide channels in an element 83 that corresponds to the element 50 of FIGURES 1-`7.

FIGURE illustrates a modification of the operator container of my invention. Prime numbers are used to indicate the parts corresponding to those of the container 22 of FIGURES 1-7.

As shown, the internal cylinder 26 is press-tit in the upper end of a base member 86. The outer cylinder 32 -rests on the upper end of, and is rotatable relative to,

the base member 86, and the cam sleeve 33 -is located between the cylinders 26', 32.

The internal cylinder 26 extends well into the base member 86, and is provided in its lower end with an opening to slidafbly receive the shank 87 of a button 88 which is provided for -operating the plunger 56. The spring 43 extends between the ibutton 88 and the lower fend of the cylinder 26', whereby the button is normally biased against the bottom of the base member 86.

. In this latter connection, the base member 82 is provided with a bottom opening to slidably receive the button 88. Also, the button has a flange 89 of greater diameter than the opening in the base member 86. Ac-

cordingly, the spring 43 normally urges the flange 89 against the bottom wall of the base member. This arrangement permits the user to operate the spring 54 for capturing or releasing a rell stick.

i FIGURE 11 illustrates a refill storage container that includes an elongated transparent cylinder 100 correvsponding to the cylinder 60 previously described, an in- Referring to 'FIGURES 1l fand 12, the 'detent 102 iS formed as a at strip of spring metal. As shown, a short length of the detent 102 is clamped between confronting portions of the cylinder and insert adjacent the open end of the container, such short length'being located in a shallow channel groove formed in the insert 101. The outer end of the detent 102 in this arrangement is bent and inserted in a transverse groove that is formed in the lateral surface of the insert 101 adjacent its outer end.

The inner portion of the detent 102 extends through a slot 103 in the insert 101, and'at an angle such that its inner end is in the path of the lip 70 of the refill base 67. With this arrangement, when the storage container is placed over the operator container as in FIGURE 6, the portion of the detent 102` that extends inwardly of the slot 103 is cammed out into the' slot 103, to allow the relltO move out of or into the storage container, as desired.

The upper end of the` slot 103 is shown to be contoured to provide clearance for the end of the detent 102'. Whether such clearance provision is needed depends upon Athe location ofthe inner end ofthe detent. In the arrangement shown in FIGURE 11, the detent has its inner end substantially in the plane of the radial transition between Ythe Adiierent diameter portions of the opening through the insert 101. Where the inner'end of the detent is located Vwithout a transverse groove in its lateral surface.

TheA detent is provided with a small'dimple 107 along the portion thereof that is clamped between the cylinder 100 and insert 106, and the insert is provided with a corresponding depression. The dimple 107 and corresponding depressionl facilitate positioning of the detent 105 -while the insert 106 and`cy1inder`100` are being telescoped together. For this purpose, the dimple and ldepression may be quite small, e.g., the detent may be a metal strip 0.025 in. thick, with the dimple formed thereon extending no more than 0.005 from the inner surface 'of the detent. v

In' the arrangement of FIGURES 13 and 14, the inner end of the detent 105 is well below (outwardly of) the aforementioned radial transition. Hence, the insert 106 iS formed'with a slot 109 that is not contoured as the slot 103 in the insert 101 of FIGURE 1l. Thus, the insert 106 can be formed in a much simpler mold, and the detent 1 05 can be formed with a minimum of operations.

The provisions in FIGURES 11-.14 for holding the detent in place while forcing the insert into the cylinder are made to facilitate assembly where the detent can otherwise be dislodged during assembly. However, such provisions may be eliminated by bonding the detent to the insert before forcing it into the cylinder, as with a suitable plastic cement capable of bonding metal to plastic. In such case, the bonding material may be applied to the channel in the insert and the portion of the detent to be tted therein, and then pressing such detent portion into the insert channel and permitting the parts to be bonded. Thereupon, the insert is forced into the open end of the cylinder, and thereafter the detent is maintained in place by both the bond andthe clamping thereof between the insert and the cylinder.

FIGURES 15 and 16 illustrate another storage container of my invention.y In this embodiment, the insert 110 is formed with spaced slots 111. A cylinder 112 is formed of a strip of spring metal, which is inserted in the open end of the insert 110 and bonded toits inner surface. The

, 4outer end 'of the cylinder 112 is spaced inwardly of the The cylinder112 carries integral spring detents 114 which extend inwardly so that the inner ends of all of them are Adisposed in the path ofthe refill base 67. Operations of the detents 114 are the same as for the detents previously described. In this connection, it will be apparent that while three detents 114 are shown, my invention embraces the use of lone or any desired number of detents formed on the inner end of the cylinder 112. It will also be obvious that the cylinder 112 and plastic ring 113 may be bonded to the cylinder 100, or that the cylinder 112 and ring 113 may be formed as a single element, e.g., plastic or metal, with detents struck therefrom that are spring-like, which Asingle element isb'onded to the cylinder with suitable bonding material. From the foregoing, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made in the structures illustrated without departing from the spirit and scope of my invention. Accordingly, I do not intend that my invention shall be limited, except by the appended claims.

I claim:

1. Cosmetic container apparatus comprising:

an operator container for receiving a cosmetic stick and having an operating mechanism for extending and retracting the stick through one end of said container; slide means in said container movable between an exf tended position near said one end and a retracted position near the opposite end of said container, said slide means being in the retracted position When a cosmetic stick is inserted in said one end of the container;

and means carried by said slide means including latch means for selectively latching the cosmetic stick to the slide means and adapted in the retracted position thereof to selectively capture the cosmetic stick to elect its reciprocal movement through said one end of the container, and to release the cosmetic stick when it is desired to remove the stick from the container.

2. Cosmetic container apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including a storage container for a cosmetic stick including means for releasably retaining such a stick therein, said storage container having an open end adapted to slidably t said one end of said operator container, said operator container actuating said retaining means when said containers are fitted together to permit said stick to slide from said storage container into said operator container. y

3. Cosmetic container apparatus as defined in claim 2, further including actuating means in said operator container for said selective capturing and releasing means, said actuating means being manually operable, upon said lstick passing into saidoperator container, to cause said .stick to be captured by said capturing and releasmg means.

4. Cosmetic container apparatus as delined in claim 3, wherein said operator container has an element at said opposite end thereof for manually operating said actuating means.

5. A cosmetic stick container comprising:

an elongated cylinder having an open end and a closed end, said closed end having a central aperture therein, said cylinder having an elongated slot extending from its open end 1and terminating short of its closed end;

a pair of concentric sleeves surrounding said cylinder and rotatable in unison thereon, the inner sleeve havingv a spiral encircling groove along its length;

a slide in said cylinder having a projection extending through said slot and into said groove, whereby rotation of said cylinder relative to said sleeves causes said slide to move longitudinally in said cylinder;

' a" spring element carried by said slide and normally self-biased toward the portion of said slide nearest the open end of said cylinder;

a plunger element movable with said slide;v

and manually operable means adapted to operate through said aperture for moving said plunger element and thereby vforcing said spring away from its normal position.

6. A cosmetic stick container as defined in claim 5, further including a cosmetic stick including a stick of pomade supported at one end in a cup-like base, said base having a portion thereof adapted to be engaged by said .spring element and held against said slide.

7. A cosmetic stick container as delined in claim 5, wherein said plunger has an extension which extends through said aperture when said slide is located nearest the closed end of said cylinder;

a cap over the enclosed end of said cylinder adapted for limited sliding movement thereon, said cap being rotatable with said cylinder, the end of said plunger extension being movable by said cap when said cap is subjected to axial movement on said cylinder;

and means continually urging said cap and the closed end of said cylinder apart.

8. A cosmetic stick container as defined in claim 5, wherein said manually operable means includes a button having a shank extending through said aperture and engaging said plunger element;

a cap frictionally fitted over the closed end of said cylinder, said cap having an opening through which the button can be manually pressed;

and means normally biasing said button against the inner end of said cap Ato cover the opening in said cap.

9. A cosmetic stick container comprising:

a transparent, elongated cylinder closed at one end;

a pomade base support from which a pomade stick extends and adapted to be inserted in the open end of said cylinder with the stick extending toward the closed end thereof;

a cylindrical insert in said cylinder to slidingly receive said base support and having a stop portion to limit inward movement of said base support so as to prevent the inner end of the stick from engaging the closed end of said cylinder;

a spring detent member;

and means inside said cylinder supporting said spring detent member in the cylinder adjacent the open end thereof, said detent member in the inner position of said base support being disposed in the path of the outer end of said base support, said detent member being adapted to -be moved laterally to permit said -base support to be moved into and out of said cylinder.

10. A container as dened in claim 9, wherein said detent member includes a strip of spring metal, and said supporting means includes the cylindrical insert which fractionally fits in the open end of said cylinder, said insert having a groove in its lateral surface, a portion of said strip in said groove, said insert having an opening through its lateral `surface adjacent said groove, a portion of said strip extending past said -groove and bent inwardly so as to extend into the interior of said insert, said strip having an innermost portion in the path of said base support.

11. A container as deiined in claim 10, including a depression in said groove, and the portion of said detent in said groove having a protuberance extending into said depression.

12. A container as defined in claim 10, wherein said insert has a transverse opening adjacent said groove opposite said slot opening, and said detent member having a portion bent land extending into said transverse opening.

13. A container as detined in claim 9, wherein said supporting means includes the cylindrical insert which is lin the open end of said cylinder, a strip inserted in the outer end of said cylinder and abutting and iixedly held 9 10 to the inner surface thereof, said detent member nclud- References Cited ing Aan integral extension lof said strip, said extension being UNITED STATES PATENTS b t t y th th a ,ffpfg havmg s end disposed m e pa 2,720,965 10/1955 Davis 20e- 56 14. 1 3 3,009,568 11/1961 Dau 20s- 56 A contalner as defined 1n c alm 1 wherein sald 5 3,036,702 5/1962 Davis 206-56 insert has a slot adjacent Isaid detent member, said detent member being adapted to be moved into said slot to pery mit movement of said base support into and out of said THERON E' CONDON Primary Exammer cylinder. M. L. RICE, Assistant Examiner.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION Patent No. 3,348,670 October 24, 1967 Robert Gordon Bau It is hereby certified that error appears in the above numbered patent requiring correction and that the said Letters Patent should read as corrected below.

Column 8, line 55, for "fractionally" read frictonally Signed and sealed this 18th day of February 1969.

(SEAL) Attest:

EDWARD J. BRENNER Edward M. Fletcher, J r.

Commissioner of Patents Attesting Officer 

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